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tailed jay is a predominantly green and black tropical butterfly which belongs
to the swallowtail family. The butterfly is also called as the green-spotted
triangle, tailed green jay green triangle. It is found in Nepal, India, Sri
Lanka. This species was first described by Carl Linnaeus in his 1758 10th
edition of Systema Naturae. The tailed jay butterflies are strong and restless
fliers. They are active butterflies who flutter their wings constantly even
when at flowers. They are active throughout the year but their abundance
depends upon the local monsoon and availability of the larval host plant.<o:p></o:p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
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Tailed Jay (Graphium agamemnon) is a striking, fast-flying butterfly known for
its vibrant green and black pattern. It has a wingspan of about 85-100 mm,
making it a medium to large butterfly. The upper side of the wings is black,
adorned with bright green spots and streaks that form an irregular, vivid
pattern. The most distinctive feature of this butterfly is the elongated
tail-like projection on each hindwing, giving it the "tailed" name.<o:p></o:p>

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